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Dancing Girls and Other Stories by Margaret Atwood is a captivating collection of short stories that delve into the complexities of human relationships and the intricacies of everyday life. Through a series of vivid and sometimes surreal narratives, Atwood explores themes of identity, isolation, and the search for connection, painting a poignant portrait of modern existence. Each story provides a unique perspective, offering rich character studies and unexpected twists.
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Dancing Girls and Other Stories

From the international bestselling author of The Handmaid's Tale, Dancing Girls and Other Stories showcases Margaret Atwood's masterly skill for storytelling.

Students, journalists, farmers, birdwatchers, ex-wives, adolescent lovers - and dancing girls.

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From the international bestselling author of The Handmaid's Tale, Dancing Girls and Other Stories showcases Margaret Atwood's masterly skill for storytelling.

Students, journalists, farmers, birdwatchers, ex-wives, adolescent lovers – and dancing girls. All ordinary people.

Or are they?

In brilliant flashes of fantasy, humour, and unexpected violence, Margaret Atwood reveals the complexities of human relationships and maps the motivations we scarcely know we have within us. Populated with characters who evoke laughter, compassion, terror, and recognition, Atwood's stories show why she remains one of our greatest, most original storytellers.

'A remarkable collection' Sunday Times

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Dancing Girls and Other Stories by Margaret Atwood is praised for its sharp and poetic exploration of the complex dynamics between men and women, providing keen insights into their relationships. Reviewers commend Atwood's perceptive mind and linguistic prowess, noting her ability to draw meaningful connections from seemingly unrelated situations. Her stories are described as fierce and insightful reflections on city life and relationship politics, seamlessly blending domestic realism with intense, thought-provoking narratives.

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ISBN: 9781784877620

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 182g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Margaret Atwood is the author of more than fifty books of fiction, poetry and critical essays. Her novels include Cat's Eye, The Robber Bride, Alias Grace, The Blind Assassin and the MaddAddam trilogy. Her 1985 classic, The Handmaid's Tale, was followed in 2019 by a sequel, The Testaments, which was a global number one bestseller and shared the Booker Prize. Her most recent publications are the poetry collections Dearly and Paper Boat; Burning Questions, a selection of essays; and Old Babes in the Wood, a volume of short stories. Atwood is a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour, and has won numerous awards including the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Imagination in Service to Society, the Franz Kafka Prize, the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade, the PEN USA Lifetime Achievement Award and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. She has also worked as a cartoonist, illustrator, librettist, playwright and puppeteer. She lives in Toronto, Canada.

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